Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | Office of Gov. Tim Walz
Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | Office of Gov. Tim Walz
The number of Minnesota Math and Science Academy School District students who failed their mathematics assessments fell by 0.6% from the previous school year.
The MCA and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) are the state tests that help districts measure student progress toward Minnesota’s academic standards and also meet federal and state legislative requirements. The tests cover math, reading and science, depending on the grade that is being tested. Most students take the MCA, but students who receive special education services and meet eligibility requirements may take the MTAS instead.
Data showed that seventh grade students stood out with 6.5% of them exceeding standards in mathematics, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Minnesota Math and Science Academy School District.
On the other hand, fifth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 79.2% not meeting the expected standards.
Minnesota Math and Science Academy School District roughly covers schools within Ramsey County and has a main office in Saint Paul.
Overall proficiency on Minnesota's MCA exams has declined compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to Minnesota's Report Card. Math proficiency, for example, dropped by more than 7% from 2019, while reading proficiency fell by almost 5%.
| School Name | Failure Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| MMSA Elementary School | 71.7% |
| MMSA Secondary School | 67.3% |
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